A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) around 22nd October, which may develop into a tropical storm.

A cyclonic circulation will first form over the East-Central BoB and North Andaman Sea in the next 48 hours.

It could head towards the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast, but its sea journey may be too short for it to become a major cyclone.

However, preparedness is key as any storm poses risks. This could be the first post-monsoon storm in the BoB this season, so regular updates will follow.